EP134: This Week in the World of Airbnb
Summary
This podcast episode discusses Airbnb's evolution, including legal issues, new offerings like experiences, and acquisitions. It also delves into revenue management and strategic focus for STR CEOs, highlighting the complexities of pricing and operational considerations compared to hotels.
Key Insights
- •STR pricing is dramatically harder than hotel pricing due to product uniqueness (every listing being like a 'mini-hotel'), booking windows, and operational constraints.
- •The hectic host stage is where everything feels urgent, priorities constantly shift, and growth never creates the relief operators expect.
- •CEOs waste 30 to 50 percent of their time on low-value activities, which can become more dangerous as STR businesses grow.
- •STR managers must think differently than hotel managers to win in today’s market.
Action Items
- ✓STR CEOs should identify and address the biggest bottlenecks in their business, rather than getting bogged down in low-value tasks.Effort: mediumImpact: high
- ✓Hosts should develop a consistent, scheduled revenue management routine, not just react to bookings.Effort: mediumImpact: medium
Tools & Resources
- →Freewyld Foundry: Freewyld Foundry is mentioned and offers a free revenue review.(https://www.freewyldfoundry.com/report)
- →Get Paid For Your Pad: The podcast episode is from Get Paid For Your Pad.
- →Aviva IQ: Aviva IQ, which automates messages to Airbnb guests, is mentioned.
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